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InfoComm 2021: The Real Impact of the Pandemic on AV’s Work and Workforce
The pandemic left lasting impacts on industry demographics and workflows; the AV industry is no exception. Our team on the ground at InfoComm 2021 wanted to get a pulse for some of the ways COVID left women in AV with less work and resources, as well as whether AV design work itself has shifted in…
Will Ransomware Remain the Attack of Choice for Cybercriminals?
It is often said that crime doesn’t pay. That might not apply to the world of cybercrime. In 2020, research from Atlas VPN found that cybercrime earned $1.5 trillion dollars in revenue. One approach to cybercrime that has seemed to grow in popularity as of late, despite being around for a while, is ransomware. We…
Not Your Father’s Data Center: Mining for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest bitcoin mining operations in North America, joined host Raymond Hawkins to discuss cryptocurrency. From blockchain to bitcoin, Thiel covered it all, including all the nooks and crannies in between. “The blockchain is essentially a chain of linked blocks that each block consists of a…
Don’t Touch This: Trends and Technology at InfoComm 2021
Key Points: The cost in the LED market has dramatically decreased from a manufacturing perspective and a consumer demand perspective, LED’s are a lot more attainable. The LED market is expected to heat up and have a big push starting next year. Touchless interactivity is going to be the new “natural experience,” according to…
CTSI Acquires The Protection Bureau
CHANTILLY, Va., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Corbett Technology Solutions, Inc. (“CTSI”), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Protection Bureau (the “Company”), an industry leader in systems integration, service, and central station monitoring of enterprise burglar alarm, fire alarm, video surveillance, and access control systems….
As Media Companies Struggle to Make Regional Sports Networks Successful, Can Sports Retailers Fare Any Better?
Key Points: Regional Sports Networks lose subscribers after media giants like Dish Network remove AT&T’s SportsNet and Root Sports Channels from its channel list. Consumers are moving en masse towards streaming services to watch television. Because of prolonged delays to season openers, consumers turned to other resources besides sports for entertainment during the pandemic….
Renkus-Heinz Brings the Sound Solution to InfoComm 2021
Foothill Ranch, California, Oct. 20, 2021 — Renkus-Heinz is excited to introduce InfoComm 2021 to the company’s past 20 months of innovations, all of which offer Sound Solutions for consultants, designers, integrators, and end-users. The renowned loudspeaker manufacturer – which has long been synonymous with audio invention and cutting-edge development – is debuting many…
Wavelengths: How to Craft a Quality Company Culture
Crafting a quality company culture is simple, right? If it were, every organization would boast. Creating quality and sustainable company culture in today’s workplace environment may be one of the most challenging endeavors for organizations. Wavelengths tapped an expert to break down this topic and shed some light on what organizations can and must…
The Art of Waiting: 8-Second Surveys Capture Customer and Employee Satisfaction for Actionable, Data-Centric Decisioning
Erik Berg, VP of marketing at Nemo-Q, explained to Host Tyler Kern the benefits and ease of utilizing the 8-second survey. 8-second surveys gather data on the intended audience’s experience. It can be used to measure customer satisfaction of a product or service and even employees’ morale at the company. Why 8-seconds? Nemo-Q ran…
How Women Remain Underrepresented At All Levels of Management
Keypoints: Women remain underrepresented in leadership positions due to the pandemic. The pandemic burnt women out due to increased responsibility at work and home. Nearly two million are considering dialing back their job responsibility or leaving altogether. Commentary: According to the annual Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey & Company and women’s advocacy nonprofit…
Impressions: Hot Trends in Self-Storage for 2021
RV and boat purchases are up, creating new opportunities for self-storage tenants and self-storage operators offering enhanced protection on renters’ valuable assets. Jacquelyn Nash, Sr. Account Executive with On the Move, broke down these and other industry trends for Daniel Litwin. “With the big boom in purchases of RVs, tenants are having a challenge…
The Influencer Marketing Industry is Booming. Here’s How Brands and Creators Can Find Success.
Two intersecting trends from the last year and a half are pushing the value of influencer marketing higher and higher. On one hand, an increase in accessible equipment and more platforms for posting creative content are skyrocketing the number of content creators. Some surveys signal as much as 40% of the entire global population…
Should AV Marketers Treat Content Creators as Prosumers or Professionals?
Key Points: 40% of people worldwide identify as content creators according to Shure and Futuresource. 40 million people are creating audio-only content like podcasts or music. Creators are looking for the right gear at the right price to support their growing passions; 65% expect to spend more time on their content in the next…
Is Social Media Disinformation an InfoSec Community Issue?
Key Points: Facebook is under fresh pressure around its business model, algorithms, and role in spreading misinformation. Recent NYU studies show “fake news” gets six times as much engagement than “credible” news sources on Facebook. Is the “fake news” fight only a structural one, or can users impact how social platforms spread disinformation by…
How AT&T Tackled Its Carbon Footprint: The Energy Exchange
On this episode of The Energy Exchange, Host David Hidinger talked with John Schulz, Director of Sustainability Integrations at AT&T. They talked about Schulz’s career, how he got into his current role, and his role in helping AT&T lead the way in sustainability. “I’ve been really lucky,” Schulz said. “I’ve had the chance to do…
How AV Solutions Manufacturers Can Play into a Democratization of Consistent Content Creators
A new study from Shure & Futuresource reveal nearly 40% of people identify as content creators, producing consistent gaming, video, audio, and music content. Content consumption has grown throughout the pandemic, creating the demand for more creators to bring new and fresh ideas to the public sphere. This shift in content creation and consumption…
Will New Income Reporting Have Any Meaningful Impact on the Financial Ecosystem?
If the IRS having more scrutiny over bank accounts makes you squirm, then buckle up. A proposed change to bank reporting standards would require banks to report $600 or more in transactions to the IRS, allegedly to help the Treasury catch wealthy individuals concealing income and committing tax fraud. Is this out of step with the…
German Car Producers Have Cut Production, Will This Cause a Speed Bump in the Economy?
Key Points: Semi-conductors aren’t the only shortage in Germany but also copper aluminum cobalt, lithium nickel which is need to manufacture an electric vehicle Germany’s economy relies heavily on the export of automobiles Things that happen across the world in the automotive industry can impact the automotive industry in the United States Commentary: The…
Does Boeing’s New Workflow Signal a Shift in Engineering?
Key Points: With a digital twin engineering workflow, you can visualize your assembly line and design at the same time; you no longer have to wait for a physical prototype to get built before you start putting the assembly line together. This process requires the right workflow and change in culture around teamwork, but…
Evaluating the Real Cost of Social Media Outages
Key Points: You can’t fall in love with any platform that you don’t own. Be willing to be flexible on the channels that you use, find trending apps and see how you can apply the app to your business Still utilize email address, and newsletters because email won’t have outages and policy changes like…
How a New Tax Proposal Can Improve Tax Compliance Among Businesses
3 Key Points: Tax proposal could close up the use of LLC’s by foreign individuals who provide services abroad which is currently considered foreign income by the United States but often times not taxed in the foreign country. A change to the 1099-K to $600 could make an impact on how many LLC’s continue…
Today Everyone is a Content Creator. How Can AV Companies Tap into this Market?
Keypoints: A new study from Shure & Futuresource shows nearly 40% of people self-identify as content creators. Marketing companies are validating this trend by investing in influencer marketing campaigns, making content creation a viable career path. AV manufacturers have an opportunity to provide resources for a growing pro-sumer audience. Commentary: From social media platforms…
Voice Technology and Meeting “The Human Standard”: Talk Human To Me
On this episode of Talk Human To Me, Host Tyler Kern talked with Dr. Hawid Nawab, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Yobe, Inc., and Ken Sutton, Co-founder and CEO at Yobe, Inc., which is an intelligent approach to a more human voice experience that unlocks the potential of voice for modern brands. Today, voice technology…
IHSE: KVM technology in the context of film and content creation.
When editing hundreds of sounds across Pro Tools, and often across multiple instances of Pro Tools, having efficient switching does wonder for a quality, frictionless edit. On today’s episode of Direct Connection, an IHSE podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Dennis Sands, Head Scoring and Re-Recording Mixer at Sound Waves SB, a mixing…
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